Asparagus Fried(Asparagi Fritta)

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   Cut

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   off

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   tough

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   asparagus ends.

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   Soak in cold water to remove any sand.

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   Drain and rinse again.

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   Cut a 1-inch slit up the center

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   of each stem.

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   Bring 1 quart of salted water to a boil and

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    cook

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    on steaming rack or upright in asparagus pan. When just

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    tender,

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    7 to 9 minutes, depending on size, drain. Whisk eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in shallow bowl; set aside. When

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    asparagus

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    are cool to touch, split asparagus at cut.

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    Dip split asparagus in flour and then into beaten eggs. Bunching

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    2 to

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    3

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    halves

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    together;

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    fry in hot oil in large skillet

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    until lightly

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    golden

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    on each side.

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    Place on paper towel

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    to

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    drain and

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    then

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    onto

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    serving

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    platter.

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    Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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